[77 Crypto-Related Kidnapping Cases in France in the First Half of the Year, Interior Minister Pledges to Strengthen Countermeasures] According to Cointelegraph, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed that 77 crypto-related kidnapping and extortion cases occurred in France in the first half of 2026, a significant increase compared to 45 cases in the entire year of 2025. France is one of the world's major hotspots for 'wrench attacks,' with approximately 11% of the population holding crypto assets. Authorities have launched a rapid alert system, with 724 people registered, and emergency measures have led to the arrest of 200 individuals. Nuñez pledged to implement a three-part plan to enhance security measures in the crypto industry, including strengthening intelligence sharing, deepening cooperation with ADAN, and improving coordination among security departments. CertiK stated that France has become a center for attacks due to factors such as the presence of several leading crypto companies and their executives, a 'show-off culture and voluntary identity disclosure culture' within the community, and multiple sensitive data breaches.